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Malaysia is a hot Asian destination -- literally. Its capital, Kuala Lumpur, is sweltering year-round. But Malaysia has a lot to offer tourists: a robust multiculturalism, beaches, untamed and untouched rain forest and pan-Asian food, thanks to the mix of Indian, Chinese and Malay cultures. It's also home to cheap flights from Malaysian Airlines, an international carried based in Kuala Lumpur. Booking flights though Malaysian Airlines online is simple, and you can fly easily with e-tickets.

Step 1

Open the email account associated with your e-ticket and find the message from Malaysian Airlines. All of the company's e-tickets are sent from a central booking office to the email address that you entered when purchasing the ticket.

Step 2

Look closely at the email, which contains both your ticket and your receipt. The passenger names are listed at the top, with a specific e-ticket number for each (if traveling with more than one person). Below this, you'll see two different reference numbers: a booking reference number, which is a five-character code, and an Online Booking Reference number, which is an 11-digit alphanumeric code.

Step 3

Print the ticket, if possible. When traveling through Malaysia and booking tickets online from Internet cafes or hotels, you won't always have access to a printer -- especially in more remote areas like Malaysian Borneo or the Cameron Highlands. That's okay: Just write down the ticket numbers and the two reference numbers before turning up for check-in.

Step 4

Call the booking office for confirmation if you are worried about the validity of the ticket, though you shouldn't be. Malaysia Airlines operates a 24-hour customer support service, and you can verify your booking with an agent, most of whom speak English well. From within Malaysia, dial 1-300-88-3000; from outside, use the country code (+6) and dial 03-7843-3000. If you have access to a mobile phone while traveling, you can keep your e-ticket on your phone to show at check-in.

Step 5

Arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before a domestic flight and at least two hours before an international flight, if not earlier. Report to the Malaysian Airlines check-in counter and present your passport and e-ticket number. You may be asked to provide the credit card that you booked the ticket with (or a photocopy of it). Ask with a smile if any seats are available in first-class.

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About the Author

Living in Canada, Andrew Aarons has been writing professionally since 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Ottawa, where he served as a writer and editor for the university newspaper. Aarons is also a certified computer-support technician.

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